What is the rationale behind using an infusion pump for the insulin drip?
What will be an ideal response?
Large amounts of regular insulin are added to D5W to provide a continuous infusion (hospital
policies on mixture vary). An infusion pump is critical to the safety of the patient to prevent a large
bolus of regular insulin, which can lead to profound hypoglycemia and/or death.
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An adolescent being seen by the nurse practitioner for a sports physical is identified as having hypertension. On further testing, it is discovered the child has a cardiac abnormality
The initial treatment of secondary hypertension initially involves a. Weight control and diet b. Treating the underlying disease c. Administration of digoxin d. Administration of beta-adrenergic receptor blockers
A client is diagnosed with mild dementia while in the hospital. In preparing for discharge, what should the nurse should discuss with the family?
A) Possible need for home care B) Legal responsibility for the future C) Need for transfer to a long-term care facility D) Lack of free resources of care
Which statement indicates that a new nurse manager did not understand how nursing management differs from management in other industries?
1. "Quality care in relationship with people differentiates nursing management." 2. "Reaching outcomes specific to a particular client differentiates nursing management." 3. "Nursing management must be more flexible because of the fast-changing health care environment." 4. "Because we are a product-oriented industry, we must specialize how we manage."
Which needle is used to access implanted infusion devices?
a. Jamshidi b. Huber c. Gigli d. Crutchfield